[Dailydrool] Planning ahead question

[Laura Moravinski]

Hello all.  First and foremost I want to say that my thoughts and prayers go out to all who have lost a precious baby recently.  

I have been slowly moving through the pain of losing my Harry.  I was finally able to move his bed out of my living room.  Mind you, it is still out, along with his toys, leash and colllars, etc, but I felt like it was a step forward.  My husband got me a beautiful picture of him for Christmas so I framed it and he is now resting on a table with the picture, his collar and his pawprint.  It brings me a sense of peace to be able to walk by and see his beautiful face and give his box a rub.  And now that I am not looking back quite as much, I have started to look forward.  I am seriously considering getting a puppy after we return from our vacation in June.  I can’t believe I’m considering this, as for years I swore I would never do the puppy stage again.  But, we have ferrets that are out to play for several hours a day and speaking from experience, I think it may be easier to raise a puppy with these animals running around then to worry about how an older dog would react to them.  Since we also have a history of fosters in and out of the house as well as an occasional visitor, I think a puppy is the way to go.  SO, how do I go about finding a Basset puppy?  Should I fill out applications with the local rescues to be put on a list if a puppy comes in?  Of course I will check out the shelters but I know chances are low one will be around.  Most of the shelters where we live have pit bulls and not much else.  I would also consider a reputable breeder but am unsure of where to find one.  I live in eastern PA and am not aware of any locally.  I’m looking for some advice, please.  

Thanks in advance!

Laura Moravinski and Harry ATB and probably snickering at all of us down here in the cold!
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